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New treatment option for Cervical Radiculopathy
Official title Home-Based Exercise After Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection for Cervical Radiculopathy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07506785
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Cervical radiculopathy is a common cause of neck and arm pain resulting from compression or inflammation of a cervical nerve root. Cervical epidural steroid injection is frequently used to reduce pain and improve function in patients who do not respond to conservative treatment.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Age between 18 and 70 years.
- Chronic cervical radicular pain lasting ≥3 months, characterized by neck pain with accompanying arm pain consistent with a cervical nerve root...
- Average pain intensity ≥4/10 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) over the preceding 7 days at baseline.
- Diagnosis of chronic cervical radiculopathy due to cervical disc herniation, confirmed by clinical examination and cervical MRI findings at the...
- Insufficient response to conservative treatment, including physical therapy, medication, and/or exercise therapy.
You likely can't join if
- Patients were excluded if any of the following were present:
- Clinical signs of cervical myelopathy or progressive neurological deficit.
- Suspicion of serious spinal pathology (e.g., infection, malignancy).
- Contraindications to epidural steroid injection, including uncontrolled coagulopathy, anticoagulant therapy not appropriately managed, or...
- Pregnancy.
- Prior cervical spine surgery or cervical epidural steroid injection within the prespecified washout period.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 18 and 70 years.
- Chronic cervical radicular pain lasting ≥3 months, characterized by neck pain with accompanying arm pain consistent with a cervical nerve root distribution.
- Average pain intensity ≥4/10 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) over the preceding 7 days at baseline.
- Diagnosis of chronic cervical radiculopathy due to cervical disc herniation, confirmed by clinical examination and cervical MRI findings at the corresponding level.
- Insufficient response to conservative treatment, including physical therapy, medication, and/or exercise therapy.
- Ability to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures.
- Patients were excluded if any of the following were present:
- Clinical signs of cervical myelopathy or progressive neurological deficit.
- Suspicion of serious spinal pathology (e.g., infection, malignancy).
- Contraindications to epidural steroid injection, including uncontrolled coagulopathy, anticoagulant therapy not appropriately managed, or local/systemic infection.
- Pregnancy.
- Prior cervical spine surgery or cervical epidural steroid injection within the prespecified washout period.
- Severe musculoskeletal or neurological comorbidities that could interfere with safe participation in the exercise program.
- Discordance between clinical symptoms and imaging findings.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Konya, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Konya, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.